Alioune
ah-lee-OON
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
African
Total Births
170
Peak Year
#11 in 2003
First Recorded
1996
Style
Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A common Senegalese name, a variant of Ali, meaning 'exalted, sublime'.
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Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Alioune Badara Akon Thiam
Senegalese-American singer, songwriter
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